"Outfielder Kyle Hudson has been given his release and can become a free agent.

The speedy, 25-year-old outfielder was designated for assignment when the club officially inked pitcher Wei-Yin Chen to a big league deal.

The Orioles could re-sign Hudson to a minor league deal, but due to league rules (when he was placed on the 25-man roster) they cannot sign him to a major league deal until May 15."